Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PowerShot G6 Canon
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ENGLISH CDI-E147-010 0604CHXX © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Camera User Guide z Please read the Read This First sec tion (page 5). z Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide .
(i) Flowchart and Reference Guides Use of genuine Canon access ories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc.
(ii) Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolon ged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operatin g the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high- precision manufacturing techniques.
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1 Symbols Used About this Guide Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the example below, the mode dial should be set to , , , , , , , or . : This mark denotes issues that may affect the ca mera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
2 Table of Contents : Functions and operations tables. Read This First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Components Gu ide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Front View .
3 Movie Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Macro Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Super Macro Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Self-Timer .
4 Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Erasing Images Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being opera ted correctly.
6 Warnings z Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at othe r intense light sources wh ich could damag e your eyesight. z Do not trigger the flash in clo se proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.
7 z Do not allow the equipme nt to come into contact with, o r become immersed in, water or oth er liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth.
8 z Do not attempt to d isassemble, alter or apply heat t o the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, or clothing, that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery.
9 Cautions z Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment i n places subject to strong s unlight or high temp eratures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot ) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, over heat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries.
10 Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields.
11 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns Front View Components Guide * To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following cables. Please refer to the System Map or t he Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible pr inter information.
12 Back/Bottom View z Upper Indicator The indicators light or blink when the shutter button is presse d or the following operations are underway. • Green: Ready to record • Blinking Green: Recordi.
13 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns Controls Top Back Power/Mode Indicator (p. 29) Button (p. 31) Mode Lever (p. 2 9) (Flash) Button (p. 64) (Continuous)/ (Self-Timer/Wireless Controller ) Button (p. 76, 78, 176 ) (Light Metering)/ JUMP Button (p.
14 Mode Dial Use the mode dial to switch between the shooting modes. : Auto (p. 55) The camera automatically selects settings. Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. Creative Zone The user selects exposure, aper ture or other settings to achieve special effects.
15 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns Main Dial The main dial is used for selecting certain menus and for displaying images. You can easily and swiftly select, co nfirm and switch menus. Turning the Main Dial Clicking the Main Dial In Shooting Mode z Selects aperture value and shu tter speed (p.
16 Display Panel The display panel shows the camera settin gs, the remaining image capacity, movie shooting time, battery charge and other information. In Shooting mode (p. 30), you can turn on the backlight of the display panel for six seconds by pressing the button.
17 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns ISO speed 98 Battery Charge St ate 22 Macro Mode * 74 Photo Effect 99 Self-Timer/Wireless Controller 76, 175 Remaining Image Cap acity/Message Code/Error Cod.
18 Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time and subsequently when the “Change the battery pack” message displays on the LCD monitor or the low battery icon ( ) and Lb ( ) message are lit on the Display Panel.
19 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns Battery Pack Handling Precautions z Keep the battery pack and camera terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack.
Charging the Bat tery Pack (c ontinued) 20 When using Battery Pack BP-511A or BP-514, you can distinguish between the discharged battery pack and fully charged battery pack by changing the direction of the battery cover (Fig. C an d D). Recharge the battery fully before using it again.
21 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack BP-511A (supplied) into the camera as follows. Use the Compact Power Adapter CA-560 (sold separately) to power the camera for extended periods (p. 189). z Charge the battery pack before using it for the first time (p .
Installing the Batt ery Pack (continued) 22 Battery Status Symbols The following icons indicate the batter y status on the display panel. These icons will not appear while the ca mera is powered with a compact power adapter.
23 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns Installing the CF Card Install the CF card (supplied) into the ca mera as follows. 1 Check that the power is off (p. 29) and slid e the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arro w. 2 Insert the CF card as shown in the illustration.
Installing the CF Car d (continued) 24 CF Card Handling Precautions z CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
25 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns Attaching the Neck Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Attach the strap as illustrated on the left. Pull the strap tight in the buckle so that it does not slip. Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera (p.
26 Setting the Date/Time The set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the lithium date battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. 1 Turn on the camera (p. 29). 2 Press the MENU button.
27 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns z The Date/Time cannot be inser ted in the act ual image eve n if the Date/Tim e have been set. For printin g images wit h the date on them, refer t o the Direct Print User Guide or Software Sta rter Guide . z Replacing th e Date Batte ry (p.
28 Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language used in the menus and messages. 1 Turn on the camera (p. 29). 2 Press the MENU button. z The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play) ] menu appears. 3 Press the X arrow on the omni selector to select the [ (Set up)] menu.
29 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns Turning the Power On/Off The power/mode indicator remains lit while th e power of the camera is on. The power/mode indicator indicates the state of the camera as follows. Turning on the camera with out the start-up sound and image Press and hold the button, then turn on the power.
Turning the Pow er On/Off (continued) 30 Powering the Camera in Shooting Mode Powering the Camera in Playback Mo de 1 Remove the len s cap. 2 Turn the mode lever to (Shooting) while pressi ng the release button. z The power/mo de indicator lights oran ge.
31 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns Turning the Power Off Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. When this function is turned on and it activates, resto re power by turning the mode lever toward or . 1 Press the button.
32 Switching between Shooting and Playback You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot ag ain after checking or erasing an image imme diately after it is shot. z Shooting Mode Playback Mode Open the LCD monitor and turn the mode lever to (Playback) while pressing the release button (p.
33 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used in the following cases: z when you want to check your composition as you shoot. z when you want to playback the image s you have shot. z when you want to operate the camera menus.
Using the LCD Monitor (continued) 34 Switching between Display Mode Each time you press the DISPLAY button the LCD monitor cycles to the next information mode. z Shooting Mode Each time you press the DISPLAY b utton the information view switches as follows.
35 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns z Playback Mode Each time you press the DISPLAY button the information view mode cycles as follows. Single Image Playback (p. 124): Standard Inform ation View Detailed Inform ation View N o Information Index Playback (p.
36 Confirming information on the LCD Monitor Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays informa tion in Shooting or Playback mode, such as the camera settings, remaining image capacity and shooting date/time.
37 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns The following displays in information view. Exposure Compensation p. 94 White Balance (W B) p. 95 Drive Mode p. 76, 78 ISO Speed p. 98 Photo Effect p. 99 Bracket p. 101 Flash Exposure Compensation/Flash Output p.
Confirming information o n the LCD Monitor (continued) 38 z Playback Mode In standard display mode, the following information appears. Manual Focus p. 115, 116 z (Red) Movie Recording Mode p. 72 * Zoom powers reflect t he combined optical and digital zoom effects.
39 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns In detailed display mode, the following information also appears. The following information may also appear wit h some image files. 50 100 200 400 ISO Speed p. 98 Photo Effect p. 99 Shooting Mode p. 14 Resolution Settings (Movie) p.
Confirming information o n the LCD Monitor (continued) 40 About the Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to ju dge the brightness of the recorded image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greate r the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image.
41 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot Setting the LCD monitor to Off and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting. z You can adjust the viewfinder with the diopter adjustmen t lever to adapt to your vision so that the subject appears in crisp focus.
42 Using the Zoom (Focal Length) The zoom can be adjusted from 35 to 140 mm (equivalent to 35mm film format). Telephoto/Wid e Angle Turning the zoom lever toward magnifies the subject (telephoto). Turning the zoom lever toward decr eases the size of the subject (wide angle).
43 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. z Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus. z The indicators light or blink as follows. z The AF frame appears as follows when the LCD monitor is on.
Pressing the Shutte r Button (con tinued) 44 z If the i con appears , the AF fra me displays in yellow, or the orange or yel low lamp starts t o blink when you press the sh utter button half way, you can st ill shoot the i mage by press ing the shutter button all the way down.
45 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns Selecting Menus and Settings z Selecting Settings by Pressing the FUNC. Button (Only in Shooting Mode) 1 Turn the mode le ver to . 2 Press the DISPLAY button to turn on the LCD monitor. 3 Press the FUNC. button.
Selecting Men us and Setti ngs (cont inued) 46 z Selecting Settings by Pressing the MENU Button 1 MENU In (Shooting) Mode (When Shooting mode is ) Rec.
47 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the W or X arrow on the omni selecto r to switch between menu tabs . 3 Press the S or T arrow on the omni select or to select a menu item, then press the W or X arrow on th e omni selector to select setting contents.
Selecting Men us and Setti ngs (cont inued) 48 Menu Items Selectable with the MENU Button and Default Settings This chart shows the options for each menu and the default se ttings. z (Rec.) Menu z Displayed men u items will va ry accordin g to the shoo ting mode and setting contents (p.
49 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns Wireless Delay Sets the duration befor e the self-timer releases the shutter once the remote control shutter button is pressed .
Selecting Men us and Setti ngs (cont inued) 50 z (Play) Menu Reverse Disp. Sets whether or not the image is reversed when the LCD monitor is tilted 180 degr ees toward the lens. 33 On*/Off RAW + JPEG Rec. It is possib le to selec t the reso lution for JPEG thumbnails containe d within RAW format image files.
51 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns z (Set up) Menu Transfer Ord er Specifies images before downloadin g to a computer. 149 Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page Mute Set [On] to mute the star t-up sound, operation sound, selftimer sound and shutter sound all at once .
Selecting Men us and Setti ngs (cont inued) 52 Power Saving Auto Power Down Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period of t ime elapses without camera operation. 31 On * /Off Display Off Sets the length of time befo re the LCD monitor goes of f when no camera operation is performed.
53 Preparing the Camera, B asic Functio ns z (My Camera) Menu You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, operation sound, selftimer sound and shutter sound used on this camer a.
54 Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default. 1 Turn on the camera. z You can turn on the camera in e ither Shoot ing or Play back mode. 2 Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seco nds. z The messag e “Reset settin gs to default? ” appears on the LCD monito r.
55 Shooting – Le tting the Came ra Select Sett ings Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is pr ess the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings See Functions Available in Each Shoot ing Mode (p.
Auto Mode (continued) 56 z If the LCD Monit or is on, the AF frame(s) will be di splayed in green. z The shutt er speed and apertu re value a re automatic ally de termined and sho w on the display p anel. The shut ter speed and aperture will also be d isplayed o n the LCD Monitor if the monitor i s on.
57 Shooting – Le tting the Came ra Select Sett ings Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Reviewing the Image After a photo is taken, the image appears on the LCD monitor for two seconds (you can change this setting).
Reviewing an Image Rig ht after Shootin g (continued) 58 Changing the Recording Format Right after Shooting By following the instructions below, you can save images shot in the JPEG format in the RAW format (p.
59 Shooting – Le tting the Came ra Select Sett ings 2 Select [OK] using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button. z The image is reco rded in the RAW format. z When you press t he shut ter but ton halfway, th e camera ret urns to the shooting sc reen.
60 Changing the Resolution and Compression You can change the resolution a nd compression (still images) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. To record the CCD output without comp ression, select the RAW file format (p. 62).
61 Shooting – Le tting the Came ra Select Sett ings 1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on. z You can also chan ge camera set tings usin g the icons in t he Display Panel (except for movies). 2 Press the FUNC. button. 3 Select * (Compression) or L* (Resolution) us ing the S or T arrow on the omni selector.
62 Changing the File Format The camera can be set to record images in the RAW format before shooting. This camera records images in either JPEG format or RAW format.
63 Shooting – Le tting the Came ra Select Sett ings 1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on. z You can also chan ge camera set tings usin g the icons in t he Display P anel. 2 Press the FUNC. button. 3 Select L* (LCD monitor) or L* (Display Panel) using the S or T arrow on the omni selector.
64 Using the Built-In Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. * No icon appears on the display panel. • For information on the external flash, see p age 180. Mode Dial * Auto with red-eye reduction The flash fires automatic ally as required by the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires.
65 Shooting – Le tting the Came ra Select Sett ings Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark areas. This reduces light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. Mode Dial 1 In the [ (Rec.
Using the Built-In Fla sh (continued) 66 Setting the Slow Synchro You can shoot images using the flash with a slow shutter speed. This helps brighten up dark backgrounds when shooting night scenes or with indoor lighting conditions. Mode Dial 1 In the [ (Rec.
67 Shooting – Le tting the Came ra Select Sett ings Portrait Mode Use this mode when you want the subject to appear shar p and the background to blur. Landscape Mode Use this mode to shoot expansive landscape scenes. 1 Turn the mode dial to . Shooting pr ocedures are the same as for the mode (p.
68 Night Scene Mode Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The subjects are illuminated with light from the flash while the backdrop is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear correctly exposed.
69 Shooting – Le tting the Came ra Select Sett ings Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for merging (stitching) into a large pano ramic image using a computer. Framing a Subject PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them.
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch As sist) (c ontinued) 70 Shooting Images can be s hot in t he foll owing 5 seq uences in St itch As sist mode. z Compose each f rame so th at it overla ps 30 to 50% o f the adjoining i mage. Try to keep th e vertical misa lignment to wit hin 10% of the image height.
71 Shooting – Le tting the Came ra Select Sett ings 3 Shoot the first image. z The exposure an d white balanc e settings ar e set and locke d with the first i mage. 4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the firs t. z Minor discrep ancies in the overlap ca n be correct ed with the software.
72 Movie Mode Use this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be selected from the following settings (p. 60): z [ (640 x 480)] z [ (320 x 240)] z [ (160 x 120)] 1 Turn the mode dial to . The LCD monitor displa ys the maximum recording time (in se conds).
73 Shooting – Le tting the Came ra Select Sett ings z You are recommen ded to use a CF car d that has been f ormatted in your ca mera to shoo t movies (p.
74 Macro Mode Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in the range of 5 to 50 cm (2.0 in. to 1.6 ft.) at wid e angle end and 15 to 50 cm (0.5 ft. to 1.6 ft.) at telephoto end. Mode Dial 1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Press the button.
75 Shooting – Le tting the Came ra Select Sett ings Super Macro Mode Compared with normal Macro mode, you can get closer to the subject and magnify it more, when shooting.
76 Self-Timer Setting the Number of Seconds until Shooting You can set the number of seconds from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot to 10 seconds or 2 seconds. Mode Dial 1 Press the button. z Press the button several times until appears on the disp lay panel.
77 Shooting – Le tting the Came ra Select Sett ings Digital Zoom With the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as follows: 4.7x, 6x, 7.7x, 9.6x, 12x and 16x. Mode Dial 1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on.
78 Continuous Shooting Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pressed. Mode Dial Standard Continuous Shooting Use this mode when you would like to shoot in continuous mode but want to confirm your images immediately afte r you have shot them.
79 Shooting – Le tting the Came ra Select Sett ings 5 Press the shutter button al l the way to shoot. z Shooting will stop when the shutter button is r eleased. z The shooting s peed is as foll ows. * Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off (These fi gures reflect Canon’s testing standard.
80 Camera settings such as shutter speed and aperture value can be freely changed for shooting. Program AE Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects See Functions Available in Each Shoot ing Mode (p.
81 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects z See page 206 for settings t hat can be chang ed in this mode. z If a correct ex posure cann ot be obtaine d, the shutt er speed and aperture va lue show in red o n the LCD monit or. Use the following meth ods to obta in the corre ct exposure and make the m show in white .
82 Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed- priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness.
83 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects z The nature of CCD image sensors is such that nois e in the recorded i mage increa ses at sl ow shutter speeds. T his camera, however, a pplies sp ecial pr ocessing t o images shot at shutter speeds slowe r than 1.
Setting the Shutter Speed (continued) 84 Shutter Speed Display The shutter speeds from 2000 to 4 in the display panel are actually the denomina tor of a fract ion of a second . For exampl e, 160 indicate s a speed of 1/160 se cond. For slo wer speeds, quote marks indica te the decimal place, so that 0"3 indic ates 0.
85 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects Setting the Aperture When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening th e aperture) allows you to blur the background and create a beautiful port rait.
Setting the Aperture (continued) 86 z Depending on the zoom positi on, certai n aperture val ues may not be availabl e. z See page 206 for settings t hat can be chang ed in this mode. z Please no te that ca mera shake becomes a fa ctor at sl ow shutt er speeds.
87 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter speed and ap erture to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting firew orks and other images where it is difficult to set the cor rect exposure automatically.
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture (continued) 88 z See page 206 for settings t hat can be chang ed in this mode. z For the corre lation be tween aper ture value and shutter s peed, see page 83, 84 . z If you wish t o change th e exposur e, adjust th e shutter s peed or the apertu re using th e main dial.
89 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects Selecting an AF Frame The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following way. z Selecting AiAF (auto selection) or a center-point AF frame (see below).
Selecting an AF Frame (continued) 90 Setting an AF Frame Manually When the center-point AF frame is selected, the frame can be moved manually to the desired area. This is convenient for focusin g accurately on an off-center subject to obtain the com position you desire.
91 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects 4 Press the button. z You can immediat ely shoot the image using the selected AF fr ame by pressing th e shutter but ton instea d of pressi ng the but ton. z The AF frame wil l move back to its orig inal posit ion (Center ) if you hold down t he button.
92 Switching between Light Metering Modes Evaluative Metering is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to another metering mode. * When the AF frame is set to Auto Selection (p. 89), it will be fi xed to the center. Mode Dial Evaluative Light Metering The camera divides images into several zones for light metering.
93 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects 2 Press the button to select the metering mode. z Each press of th e b utton change s the meteri ng mode as follows. z The icon of the curr ently selec ted light metering mode ap pears on the di splay panel.
94 Adjusting the Exposure Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or sho t against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in nig ht shots. Mode Dial 1 Press ( S on the omni selector).
95 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) When the white balance mode is set to match the light sou rce, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. The icons in paren theses ar e the ones on the display pa nel.
Adj usting the To ne (White Bala nce) (conti nued) 96 Setting a Custom White Balance Shoot after reading the white balance data in (Custom1) or (Custom2) in the following cases since the white balance.
97 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects 3 Aim the came ra at the white pape r or cloth, or gra y card and press the SET button. z Aim the camera so t hat the whit e paper or clot h, or gray card , completely fi lls the frame on the LCD monito r or the entir e viewfinder bef ore pressin g the SET but ton.
98 Changing the ISO Speed By raising the ISO speed, you can sho ot bright images even in poor lighting conditions. This function is convenient when you want to prevent camera shake, shoot without the flash or shoot with a faster shutter speed in dark conditions.
99 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects Changing the Photo Effect You can shoot with different saturation and contrast effects. The icons in paren theses ar e the ones on t he display panel. Mode Dial () Photo Effect Off Records normall y with this setting () Vivid Emphasizes the contra st and color saturation to record in bold color.
Changing the Phot o Effect (continued) 100 When is selected A screen all owing you to set the contras t, sharpness a nd color satu ration app ears when you press the SET button.
101 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) In this mode, the camera automatically changes t he exposure within a set range to take three shots after you pre ss the shutter button once. You can adjust AEB settings in 1/3EV steps within the range of –2 stops to +2 stops of the standard exposure setting.
Auto Exposure Brac keting (AEB Mode) (continued) 102 3 Select (LCD monitor) or (Display Panel) usin g the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button. z The compens ation range ca nnot be adjusted when the LCD mo nitor is o ff, even if yo u press th e SET button .
103 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) You can shoot three images while the focus changes automatically when shooting with the manual focus ( p.
Focus Bracketing (Foc us-BKT Mode) (conti nued) 104 4 Expand or contract the range using the main dial o r the W or X arrow on the omni selector. z Use X to expand th e range an d W to contract it. z The camera retu rns to the St ep 3 screen if you press th e SET button.
105 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subje ct and background or when a subject is backlit. Mode Dial 1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on.
Locking the Expos ure Setting (AE Lock) (continued) 106 z The automati cally selec ted combinat ions of shutt er speeds an d aperture va lues can be f reely change d without alt ering the exposure w ith the follow ing proced ure. 1. Tu rn the mode dial to P , Tv or Av .
107 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can obtain the correct exposure with flash photography regardless of the location of your subject in the composition. Mode Dial 1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on.
Locking t he Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) (continued) 108 z The FE lock on ly functio ns with the bui lt-in fla sh, an exter nally mounted EX se ries Speed lite, a Macro Ring Lite or a Macro Twi n Lite. z The FE lock func tion is not available wh en [Flash Adj ust] is set t o [Manual].
109 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings The built-in flash and the externally mounted flash* fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the M mode), but it is possible to set them so that they fire without any adjustments.
Switching between Flash Ad jus tment Settings (c ontinued) 110 1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Press the FUNC. button, then se lect using the S or T arrow on the omni selector. 3 Adjust the compensation usin g the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector.
111 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Mode Dial 1st-curtain The flash fires right afte r the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, t he 1st-curtain is used when shooting. 2nd-curtain The flash fires right before the shutter closes, regardless of the shutter speed.
112 Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) You can shoot images at a set interv al. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants a nd blooming flowers. The shooting interval time can be set from 1 to 60 minute s and 2 to 100 images can be shot.
113 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects 3 Press the T arrow on the omni selector, then select the numbe r of shots using th e W or X arrow on the omni sele ctor. z If you press th e W or X arrow on the omni selector continuous ly, the numb er of shots in creases in units of 5 shots at a time.
114 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundin gs • Subjects mixing cl.
115 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects Shooting with AF Lock Shooting in Manual Fo cus Mode The focus can be manually set. Mode Dial 1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot.
Shooting Problem Subj ects for the Autof ocus (continued) 116 Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus The camera automatically searches for a more suitable focusing point from the current manually focused location. 2 Press the MF button.
117 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects z You cannot cha nge the AF frame setting whil e focusing manually. Ca ncel the manual focus mode, th en change th e AF frame settin g. z You can use manu al focus in the ma cro focal di stance (p. 74).
118 Switching between Focus Settings You can switch between focus settings to shoot. Mode Dial Continuous The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed even when the shutter butt on is not pressed, all owing you to shoot without missing oppor tunities.
119 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects Saving Custom Settings You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the C (custom) mode. This camera is equipped wit h two modes ([ C 1 ] and [ C 2 ]), allowing you to save two types of custom settings.
120 Using the ND Filter The brightness can be decreased by setting the ND filt er on. This allows you to select a smaller ape rture value and a slower shut ter speed than usual. Mode Dial 1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Select [ND Filter] in the [ (Rec.
121 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects Setting the Auto Rotate Function This camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orienta tion sensor that detects the orientation of an ima ge shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display.
122 Resetting the File Numbers File numbers are automatically assigned to your images. You can select the way file numbers are assigned. On The file numbers are reset t o the start (100-00 01) each time a new CF card is inserted. New images recorded on CF cards with e xisting files are assigned the next available number .
123 Shooting – Sel ecting Part icular Eff ects Folder File Capacity Each folder usually c ontains up to 100 imag es. However, sin ce images sho t in Continuo us mode or Stitc h Assist mode are al ways saved into the sa me folder, a f older may co ntain more than 100 i mages.
124 Displaying Images Individually You can view the recorded images on the LCD monito r. Playback 1 Open the LCD monitor. z The LCD mon itor can be freel y opened to any positio n (p. 33). 2 Turn the mo de lever to . z The last recor ded image ap pears (sin gle image play back).
125 Playback , Erasing Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times while in single image playback. 1 Press the zoom lever toward . z Press the W , X , S or T arrow on the omni selector t o move the magnif ied area around the imag e.
126 Viewing Nine Images at a Time (Index Playback) Up to nine images can be viewed at on ce in index playback. 1 While in single image playback, press the button. z Nine images appe ar at once ( index playback). z The same displa y appears even i f you press the zoom l ever once to ward .
127 Playback , Erasing JUMP Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 image s in either single image playback or index playback. 1 Press the JUMP button while in single image playback (p. 124) or index playback (p. 126). z The jump bar appe ars.
128 Viewing Movies You can play back movies shot in mode. 1 Turn the mode lever to . z Movies can not be vie wed in index playback. 2 Select a movie by turning the main dial or us ing the W or X arrow on the omni selector. z A movie di splays with th e instructi on on it.
129 Playback , Erasing When Playback Ends The last frame rema ins dis played when playbac k ends. z You may experien ce frame dropp ing and audi o breakup when playing back a movie on a compu ter with insu fficient sys tem resour ces. z The volu me at which movies play back can also be adjust ed in the Set up menu.
130 Editing Movies You can delete unwanted portions from the first or second half of a movie clip. 1 Select the movie you wish to edit and press the SET button. z See Viewing Movies (p. 128). 2 Select (Edit) using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button.
131 Playback , Erasing 6 Select (Save) using the S or T arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button. z When is se lected, t he edited movi e is not saved and the camera r everts to the movie edit ing panel. 7 Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button.
132 Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90° and 270° clockwise on the LCD monitor. 1 Select [Rotate] from the [ (Play)] menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 46). 2 Select an imag e you want to rotate by turning the main dial or by using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button.
133 Playback , Erasing Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (inclu ding single image playback, index playback, magnified playback and the review immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image.
Att aching Sound Memos to Images (continued) 134 Erasing the Sou nd Memos Select in Step 2 on the previous page. z You cannot attach sound memos to movies . z You cannot re cord or playba ck sound memos for images t hat already have an incompatib le sound fil e attached.
135 Playback , Erasing Automated Playback (Slide Show) Slide show image settings are based o n DPOF standards (p. 149). Starting a Slide Show All images or a selection of images on a CF card can be displayed one-by-one in an automated slide show.
Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued) 136 Selecting Images for Slide Shows You can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1 – 3. Up to 998 images may be marked per slide show. Images display in the order of their selection. 4 When the slide show is o ver, press the MENU button.
137 Playback , Erasing Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings You can change the play time for al l the images in a show and have the show repeat itself continuously.
Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued) 138 2 Select [Set up] using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button. 3 Select [Play Time] or [Repeat] using the S or T arrow on the omni selector. 4 Select a setting using the W or X arrow on the omni selector.
139 Playback , Erasing Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Protect] and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 46). 2 Select an imag e you want to protect and press the SET button.
140 Erasing Images Individually Erasing All Images Erasing Please note that erased image s cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. 1 Select the image you wish to erase and press the button. 2 Select [Erase] using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button.
141 Playback , Erasing Formatting a CF Card You should always format a new CF card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. For matting may restore a CF card if it returns an error or if the “ ” message displays.
142 About Printing There are two ways of printing images shot with this camera. z You can easily print images stored in the CF card by connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer*¹ with a cable and then pressing the camera’s SET button.
143 Print Orde r, Transf erring Print settings (DPOF Print Settings) (p. 144) Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) (p. 149) Direct Print Compatible Pr inting J For details, see the Direct Print user Guide . J Also, refer to your printer’s manual.
144 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) Print settings for images on the CF card can be se t in advance using the camera. You can select the images you want to print, the number of prints required, and oth er settings including whether or not to print the time and the date.
145 Print Orde r, Transf erring 3 Select images for printing. Single Images z When the p rint type (p . 146) is s et to [Standar d] or [Both ], select an image using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni sele ctor. You c an set the number of copie s (up to 99) to b e printed using the S or T arro w on the omni selector.
Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued) 146 Setting the Print Style The following print settings ca n be selected. z Images are pr inted in ord er from ol dest to newest by the shoot ing date. z A maximum of 998 image s can be marked per CF card.
147 Print Orde r, Transf erring Resetting the Print Se ttings The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type is rese t to [Standard] and the date and file number options are set to [Off]. 3 Press the S or T arrow on the omni selector to select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.
Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued) 148 2 Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select [Reset] and press the SET button. 3 Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select [OK] and press the SET button.
149 Print Orde r, Transf erring You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. R efer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer ima ges to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Or der Format (DPOF) standards.
Selecting Images for Transf erring (co ntinued) 150 3 Select images for tr ansferring. Single Images z Select an image using the ma in dial or the W or X arrow on the omni s elector and mark or remove marks from ima ges using the S or T arro w on the omni selector.
151 Connecting The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods are not applicable to all operating systems. z Downloading via a Came ra to Computer Connection z Downloading Di rectly from a CF Card With this method, you download images using a card adapter or card reader.
152 Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection Computer System Requirements z Windows z Macintosh OS Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Windows Me Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP (Including Service Pack 1) Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computer s with built-in USB ports.
153 Connecting You must install the software an d driver bundled on th e supplied Canon Digital C amera Solution Disk onto your computer before connectin g the camera to a computer. z The camera wil l not operate correctly if y ou connect it to your computer be fore instal ling the dri ver and softwa re.
Downloading via a Camer a to Computer Connection ( continued) 154 2 Connect the supplied interface ca ble to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. z When the conne ction to the computer is comp lete, the po wer/ mode indicat or will light yell ow.
155 Connecting 3 Select [Canon CameraWi ndow] in the events dialog that appears on the co mputer and click [OK] (first time only). The windows show n below will displa y. z If the even ts dialog fails to appe ar, click th e [Start] menu, followed by [ Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon Utilities ], [CameraWind ow] and [CameraWi ndow].
156 Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera oper ations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 152). All Images Transfers and saves all images to the comput er.
157 Connecting 4a Select [OK] using the W or X arrow on th e omni selector and pres s the SET button. z The message “Tr ansferring” appears on the LCD monitor. z To cancel th e transfer, press the SET button. z The images wil l download and the Direct Tran sfer menu will reappear.
158 Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing the Software If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1.5 – v10.3), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
159 Connecting Downloading Directly from a CF Card 1 Eject the CF card from the camera, and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer. z If you are usi ng a PC card read er or PC card .
160 A video-compatible television conn ected via the supplied AV Cab le AVC-DC300 can be use d to view images as you shoot o r replay them. Viewing Images on a TV Set 1 Turn off the camera and the TV (p. 31). 2 Attach AV Cable AVC-DC300 to the A/V OUT terminal on the camera.
161 My Camera Settings My Camera settings allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices. e.g. Start-up image The [ ] option features science fiction related images and sound s.
Changing My Camera Settings (c ontinued) 162 4 Press the MENU button. z The menu closes and settings ar e activated . z In Shooting mode, the menu c an be close d by pressing the shutte r button ha lfway. (In Pla yback mode, t he menu clos es when the shutter but ton is pressed halfway an d the camera sw itches to shooting mo de.
163 My Camera Settings Registering the My Camera Settings This function registers new contents to the and options. Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added to the camera. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera.
Registeri ng the My Camer a Settin gs (conti nued) 164 4 Press the DISPLAY button. z An image appears . [Start-up Image] J Step 5a, 6a [Start-up Sound] , [Shutter Sound] , [Operation Sound], [Selftimer Sound] J Step 5b, 6b 5a Select the image you wish to register using the W or X arrow or on th e omni selector.
165 My Camera Settings File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the belo w file formats. However, CF card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats (except RAW images, movies and sounds recorded using the Sound Memo function).
Registeri ng the My Camer a Settin gs (conti nued) 166 An example of this function is to record “Say cheese” as a self-timer sound so the camera will replay this sound 2 seconds before the photo is taken. You could also record cheerful music to bring out the natural smiles of your subjects, or so they can strike a pose fitting the music.
167 List of Messages The following error and message cod es may appear on the display panel. Error Codes Message Codes List of Error/Message Codes (XX: number) : The camera h as experienced a problem. Turn off the power, wait a seco nd, and then try shooting or playing back.
168 The following messages may appear on the LCD mo nitor. z For messages which may appear when a printer is connected , refer to the Direct Print User Guide . List of Messages Busy... : Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card. Resetting s ettings to default.
169 List of Messages Cannot rotate: You at tempted to rotat e a movie or an image that was photographed with another camera , recorded in a different format, or edited on a co mputer. Unidentified Image: You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format (prop rietary format used by the camera of another manufact urer, etc.
170 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Camera will not operate Power is not tu rned on z Turn on the camer a. J See Turning the Power On/ Off (p. 29). CF card slot cover or battery cover opened z Confirm that the CF card slot cover or battery cover is securely closed.
171 Troubleshoo ting Cannot play back You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited at a computer. z In some cases you may be able to playback the image if you upload it to your camera using the bundled software (ZoomBrowser EX o r Image Browser).
172 Image is blu rred or out of focu s Camera moved z Be careful not to move the camera when pressing the shutter button. z Use a tripod at slow shutter speeds when the camer a shake warning appears. Autofocu s function hampered by obstruction to AF-assist Beam z Be careful not to block the AF- assist Beam with yo ur finger or other items.
173 Troubleshoo ting Subject in recorded image is too dark Subject dark in comparison to the background z Set the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting. z Use the AE lock or spot metering function. J See Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) (p.
174 Subject in recorded image is too bright Flash set to On z Set the f lash to Auto or Off. A vertical bar o f light (red, purple) appears on the LCD mo nitor Subject too br ight z This is a normal occurrence in devices cont aining CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction.
175 Appendix Using the Wireless Controller Installing the Batte ry Install the battery (CR2025) into the Wireless Controller WL- DC100 before use. Removing the Battery To remove the battery, pull it in the direction of the arrow. Appendix z Be particul arly care ful to keep th e batteries out of the re ach of children.
Using the Wireless Contr oller (continued) 176 Shooting/Playback The wireless controller can be used to shoot or play back. Th e wireless controller can be operated from an approximate distance of up to 5 m (16.4 ft.) from the front remote sensor ( 2 ) and approximately 1 m (3.
177 Appendix z Playback appears on the display panel. z The operable range of th e wireless con troller wil l shorten un der the follow ing cir cumstances. • Whe n the wireles s controlle r is used at an an gle to the remot e sensor. • Whe n strong ligh t strikes th e camera.
178 Attaching the Lens Hood LH-DC30 (Sold Separately) When shooting backlit scenes without a flash with the lens set to a wide angle, you should attach the lens hood to prevent light outside the scene from coming into the lens. z When using the lens hood, you cannot attach any other optical accessories (sold separately) to the camera.
179 Appendix 3 Attach the ho od by ali gning the z mark on the rear of the hood with the z mark on the adapter and rotating the hood until the hood’s z mark aligns with the adapter’s mark. z To remove the le ns hood and adapt er, hold down the ri ng releas e button an d turn the adap ter in the o pposite dir ection shown.
180 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) You can make your flash photography even clearer and more natural appearing with the use of a se parately sold externally mounted flash.
181 Appendix Speedlite 220EX, 420EX, 550EX, 580EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX z The flash wil l automatically adjust its out put in the , , , , P , Tv and Av modes when [Flash A djust] is se t to [Auto]. Th e maximum flash sy nchro shutte r speed is 1/25 0 second.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) (continued) 182 How to Mount Macr o Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macr o Twin Lite MT-24EX The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58D is required to mount Macro Ring Lite MR- 14EX or Macro Twin Lit e MT-24EX on the camera.
183 Appendix 2 Attach the con version lens adapter to the camera by aligning the part of the adapter marked (A) with the ring release button, then rotating it until the mark. z If you wish to mount the Macr o Twin Lite MT-24EX on the camera, it is recommended tha t you first attac h the Macro Lite Ada pter 58C (sold separately ).
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) (continued) 184 z Attach the fl ash heads to t heir respe ctive flash head moun ts. 5 Press the button to set the camera to Macro mode and set [ND Filter] to [On]. z Macro mode (p. 74) z ND filter (p.
185 Appendix Using Conversion Lenses/ Close-up Lenses (Sold Separately) The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58D is required to use conversion and close-up lenses with the camera, such as the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC58N, Tele-converter TC- DC58N and Close-up Lens 250D (58 mm).
Using Convers ion Lenses/ Close-up Lenses (Sold Separatel y) 186 z An externa lly mounted flash may not automatica lly adjust i ts output when a c onversion le ns is mounte d on the camera. z Do not attach filters or lens hoods t o the wide conve rter or te le- converter .
187 Appendix Mounting the Lenses z You are recommen ded to use Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT- 24EX for flas h photogra phy with the cl ose- up lens mou nted on the camera. (If you plan to attach Macr o Ring Lite MR-14 EX, first attach Macr o Lite Adap ter 58C (sol d separatel y) to Clo se-up Len s 250D.
Using Convers ion Lenses/ Close-up Lenses (Sold Separatel y) 188 3 Screw on the lens in the direction of the arrow. z Since the imag e seen in the vi ewfinder does not change wh en a conversion lens is insta lled, use th e LCD monitor to compose images.
189 Appendix Using a Compact Power Adapter (Sold Separately) You should use the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA- 560 when using the camera for long periods of continuous use or for connecting to a computer or printer. 1 Attach the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power ou tlet.
190 Using a Battery Charger (Sold Separately) and Car Battery Cable (Sold Separately) Combined use of Battery Charger CG-570 (sold separately) and Car Battery Cable CB-570 (sold separately) lets yo u charge battery packs (up to 2 at the same time) from a car’s cigarette lighter socket.
191 Appendix Replacing the Date Battery If the Set Date/Time menu appears wh en you turn on the camera power, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please replace the battery with a generic C R2016 lithium coin battery with the following procedures.
Camera Care and Maintenance (continued) 192 Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camer a body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monit or and other parts. 4 Place a new date battery into the date battery holder with the negative terminal (–) facing upward.
193 Appendix All data is based on Canon’s testing standard. Subject to change without notice. Specifications PowerShot G6 Camera Effective Pixe ls: Approx. 7.1 million Image Sensor: 1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 7.4 million) Lens: 7.
194 Exposure Control System: Program AE, Shutter-p riority AE, Aperture-pri ority AE or Manual exposur e control AE lock is available . Exposure Compensatio n: ± 2.
195 Appendix Wireless Control: Shooting and playback ar e available (wireless controller is included in the ca mera kit). When shooting, ima ge is captured instantly/approx. 2-sec./approx. 10-sec. after shutter button is pressed. PC-controlled Shooting: Available (USB connection only.
196 *¹ This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the co mmunication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print -compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimi zed, yielding extre mely high quality prints.
197 Appendix Test Conditions Shooting: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 ° C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), alternatin g wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot.
198 CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recor dable Images) CF card included with the camera * The maximum number of images that can be recorded may be affected by the resolution of the JPEG thumbna ils. • The display panel can only display 3 digits.
199 Appendix Image File Sizes (Estimated) Resolution Compression L (3072 x 2304 pi xels) 3045 KB 1897 KB 902 KB M1 (2592 x 1944 pi xels) 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB M2 (2048 x 1536 pi xels) 1602 KB 893 KB .
200 Battery Pack BP-511A Type: Rechargeable lithium ion cell Nominal voltage: 7.4 V Nominal capacity: 1390 mAh Charge cycles: Approx. 300 Operating tempera tures: 0 – 40 °C (3 2 – 104 °F) Dimensions: 38 x 55 x 21 mm (1.5 x 2.2 x 0.8 in.) Weight: Approx.
201 Appendix Wide Converter WC-DC58N (Sold Separately) Magnification: Approx. 0.7x Focal length: Infinity Lens configurati on: 3 elements in 3 groups Focusing range (from end of lens): 20 cm – infinity (7.
202 A AEB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 AE Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 AF-assist Beam . . . . . . . . . . 44, 49 AF Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 89, 92 AF Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 118 Aperture -Priorit y AE .
203 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) . . . . . . . . 103 Focus Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Formatting . . . . . . . . . . 52 , 54, 141 H Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 I Image Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Index Playb ack .
204 Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 , 139 R RAW File Format . . . . . . 58, 60 , 62 Red-eye Reduction . . . . . . . 4 8, 65 Remote Senso r . . . . . . . . . 11, 1 76 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Reverse Display . . . .
205 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadia n ICES-003. Réglementation canadienne sur les intér ferences radio Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est confo rme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Notice Digital Camera, Model PC10 89 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
206 This chart shows the functions available in ea ch shooting mode. You can shoot with the settings saved in the C 1 or C 2 mode (p. 119). Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Reference Page Res.
207 * Default setting { : Setting selection is possible. U : Setting ca n only be selected for the fir st image. –: Setting selection is not possible.
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